How to Pronounce Weak vs Week

"weak" and "week" are homophones — pronounced exactly the same: week (/wiːk/). Identical sound — long-e throughout.

🟰 Same sound (homophones)

weak

/wiːk/

Say it like: week

weak

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week

/wiːk/

Say it like: week

week

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Accent

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Speed

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Frequently asked questions

Are "weak" and "week" pronounced the same?

Yes. Both "weak" and "week" are pronounced week (/wiːk/) — they are homophones.

Why do people confuse "weak" and "week"?

"ea" vs "ee" spelling the same vowel.

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